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REGULAR T.ZE ETING .
Lubbock, Texas, July 13, 1939.
The City Commission of the City of Lubbock, Texas, met at 1:30
P.1% in Regular Session at the Regular Iieeting Place in the
City Hall, the following members thereof beinf present, to -wit:
biayor C E Slaton, Commissioners 'd G laclliillan, of -0 Price, J A
Fortenberry, Hub Jones, City Attorney Durwood II Bradley,City
L:anager 'J H Rodgers and City Secretary Lavenia Williams.
Absent: Commissioners Hub Jones and W B Price.
The E.inutes of Regular l:eeting of June 22nd, 1939, and Recessed
Regul^r. T.;eeting of June 27, 1939, were read and upon motion by
commissioner Fortenberry, seconded by Commissioner l::cl.iillan,
they were unanimously approved.
Potion by Corlmissioner l.:cKillan, seconded by Commissioner
Fortenberry, carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 619 passed third
and Final reading.
ORDINLNCE NO. 619
OFZ DI NANC E C L OS IIvG 'LIE' AR ING AND LE VYING A S Sv SST 1;E Ivy S FOR A P 1R T OF THE
COST OF DIPROVIEG A PORTICL OF AVENUE V AND SU1TjRY OTHER STREE"_'S,
AVENUES A11D ALLEYS IN THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS, AND PROVIDIIG
FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH ASSESU',:ENTS, AND FOR THE ISLIUANCE OF
ASSIGNABIE CERTIFIC.LTES IN EVIDEIICE THEREOF, AND
11otion by Commissioner Fortenberry, seconded by Commissioner
L1cI:iillan, carried unanimously, Ordinance No. 620 passed second
and final reading.
ORDIl�11!CE 140. 620
AN ORDINANCE CREATING AN AIRPORT BOARD, DEFINI1,Z TiIw TERN:: OF
OFFICE OF ITS 1.22,:BERS, PROVIDING FOR TIN ; 4PPOII?'1�lI:ENT OF THEIR
SUCCESSORS, VJSTING THE COUTROL AND SUPERVISION OF THE CITY OF
LUBBOCK'S AIRPORT IN S.,LID BOARD, PROVIDING FOR TI.X SETTIi;G ASIDE
OF FUNDS FOR ITS I.•:AINTE1i.4NCE, AND THE REI.:OVAL OF 1.:E11.1BERS OF SAID
BOARD, AIM PROVIDING A PENALTY.
Kotion by Commissioner Fortenberry, seconded by Commissioner
Y.ckillan, carried unanimously, to appropriate N1,000.00 to
County -City 'Welfare Association, as the City's part of the
Charity Fund.
There was discussion of installing parking meters on '.lest side of
AvenVie H, Broadway to 14th Street, and on Avenue J, west side,
13th to 14th Street, an:: the pity Kanager was instructed to
secure bids on parking meters for next rep-ul-i.r meeting of the
Commission.
1•:otion by Commissioner Fortenberry, seconded by Cor:-missi:.,nFcr
Dicl:illan, carried unanimously, to authorize I.-eyor C E S1-,ton
to execute Agreement for Electric Poa•!e r Line Crossing at Ave. P
and Santa Fe wain Line track, and payment of License x{'ee in the
amount of 41.00 ordered.
1ti,otion by Connissioner Fortenberry, seconded by Commissioner
I�:cl.:illan, carried unanimously, to authorize I.:ayor C E olaton
to execute Agreement for Electric t'oi%ler Line Crossing at Avenue
J and 5th otreet, and payment of License Fee in the amount of
91.00 ordered.
1�iotion by Commissioner Fortenberry, seconded by Commissioner
I,.cT,iillan, carried unanimously, to appoint Ross Edwards, J.H.
Hankins and Olen Stewart to serve on Tax Equalization Board.
Idlotion by Commissioner 11claillan, seconded by Commissioner
Fortenberry, carried unanimously, to refund tax, Lot 4, Block 51,
Overton Addition, H.D. Stanley, owner, in the amount of 43. 6 0 ,,,
account over -valuation.
Kotion by Commissioner 1.:cl,:illan, seconded by Commissioner
r'ortenberry, carried unanimously, City Taxi Cab Company Insurance
Policies were approved and ordered filed.
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1,.otion by Commissioner P,:cl.:illan, seconded by Commissioner
Fortenberry, carried unanimously, J.H. Pruitt Llectric bond
was approved and ordered filed.
There was discussion retarding employing someone to handle Collec-
tion of Delinquent Taxes and Paving Certificates, and the City
Lanager was authorized to hire a man in this capacity at salary
of 9'100.00 per month, for a trial period.
1,1r. Morgan of the -'ex s State Employment office appeared before
the Commission requesting that the pity Corziission contribute
monthly fund to the support of this organization. There was
discussion and it was decided to meet with the County "ommission
in this regard.
C E 1,,ioreman, Dair-nan, appeared before the Commission in regard to
using Grade "B" caps on his milk bottles. There was discussion
and no action taken.
Joe I.'IcIlhaney of the McIlhaney Creamery appeared before the Uity
Commission an6 there was discussion regarding other dairies using
bottles owned by the 1-:cllhaney Ureamery, but no action taken.
Lubbock, iexas
July 5 , 1939.
Unit 110. A-20
The Honorable 1,.ayo r and
Uity Cormmission,
Lubbock, Texas.
Gentleme n :
I hand 1 ou here,niith 10 Paving Certificates on Unit N
A-20, North and South Alley, Block 120, Original Town, this
being all the certificates on this Unit.
TIP, net total of these 10 Paving Certificates is 4909.38,
which is the amount of the final assessment less 25/40 credit
for W.P.A. funds.
I recommend the acceptance of this Unit as being
completed in accordance with the plans and specifications, and
that the 10 paving certificates be signed and issued.
Yours very truly,
I.: R Stith, Jr.,
r:.R. Snith,Jr. ,
I TY ENTGI,? 2ER .
KIIJ/H
Lubbock, Texas, July 5, 1939.
Unit No. A-21.
The Honorable Ir_ayor and
City "omnis sion,
Lubbock, Texas
Gentlemen:
I hand you herewith 2 Paving Certificates on Uniu No.
A-,21, vuest one half of East and 'est Alley, ElockL20,
Original Town, this being all the certificates on this Unit.
l'he net total of these 2 Paving Certificates is 9"425.61,
which is the amount of the final assessment less 25740 credit for
'I.P.A. funds.
I recommend the acceptance of this Unit as being
completed in accordance with the plans and specifications, and
that the 2 Paving Certificates be signed and issued.
Yours very truly,
III R Smith, Jr. ,
FRS/li l.I R Smith, Jr.. , City yngineer.
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Lubbock, Texas
July 5, 1939.
Unit No. A-24.
The honorable Yay or and City
Commission, Lubbock, Texas.
Gentlemen:
I hand you he rewi th 10 Paving Certificates on Unit No. A-24,
North and mouth Alley, Block 135, Original Town, this being all
the certificates on this Unit.
The net total of th,:se 10 VavirC Certificates is J776.40,
which is the anour_t of the final assessment less 25% credit for
W.P. A. funds.
I recommend the acceptance of this Unit as being completed
in accordance with the plans and specifications, and that the 10
Paving; Certificates be signed and issued.
Yours very truly,
Iti R Smi th, Jr..
I.i R Smitlip Jr. ,
CITY ENGINEER.
MRS/II
Lubbock, Texas
July 5, 1939.
Unit No. A-2 5 .
The honorable Mayor and
City L�ornris sion,
Lubbock, Texas.
Gentlemen:
I hand you herewith 8 Paving Certificates on Unit No.
A-25, Last and Best Alley, Block 135, Original Town, this
being all the certificates on this Unit.
The net total of these 8 Paving Certificates is
$608.36, which is the amount of the final assessment less
25 o credit for Iff.P.A. funds.
I recommend the acceptance of this Unit as being
completed in accordance with the plans and specifications,
and that the 8 Paving Certificates be signed and issued.
Yours very truly,
Y- R Smith, Jr.,
1 k Smith Jr . ,
CI TY ELGI14EER.
r aRS/rI
Unit No. A-26 .
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Lubbock, Texas
July 5, 193 9.
The Honorable Mlayor and
City Commission,
Lubbock, Texas
Gent lemen:
I hand you hereTAiith 5 Paving Certificates on Unit No. A-26,
North and --outh :'alley, Block 148, Original Town, this being all
the certificates on this Unit.
The net total of these 5 Paving Certificates is $771.56,
which is the amount of the final assessment less 25io credit for
1.P.A. funds.
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I recommend the acceptance of this Unit as being
completed in accordance with the plans and specifications,
and the t the 5 Paving Certificates be signed and issued.
Yours very truly,
11.- R. Smith, Jr.,
1. R Smith, Jr.,
CITY ENGI'1 jE R .
LRS/H
Lubbock, Texas
July 5, 1939.
Unit No. A-27 .
The Honorable Layor and
City Commission,
Lubbock, Texas.
Gentlemen:
I hand you herewith 1 Paving Certificate on
Unit No. a-27 , mast one half of North one half of
North and South Alley, Block 117, Original `town,
this being all tl-e certificates on this Unit.
The net total of this 1 Paving; Certificate is
$147.42, which is the amount of the final assessment
less 25`1% credit for !V.P.A. funds.
I recornnend the acceptance of this Unit as being
completed in accordance with the plans and specifications,
and th-+t the 1 Paving Certificate be signed and issued.
Yours very truly,
T= R Smith, Jr. ,
I- R Sriith, Jr. ,
CITY E1,1GINEER.
LRS/H
I,:otion by Commissioner Fortenberry, seconded by Cormissioner
L.cl'tlillan, the following Resolution carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION
RESOLUTIOi� ACCEPTING II,,:PRO1T:2;TENTS ON PORTIONS OF Unit NO. A-20,
!1dD SUi\MRY OTM,R STREETS AND AVEI,jUES ADD ALLEYS .r WD ORDERING Tim
ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATES IN EVIDENCE OF ASSESaT:IENTS LE VIED .
'.JHEREAS, the City of Lubbock heretoforee passed various street
improvement ordinances and resolutions, and entered into contract
with the property owners for the ::raking and construction of
street improvements on portions of numerous streets, avenues and
alleys and places in said city, including among others the
fo l l otw i ng :
North and south alley, Block 120, Original Town, known and
designated as 'Unit No. A-20,
We one half of Last and ',lest Alley, Block 120, Original gown,
known and designated as Unit I,I,). A-21,
North and South Alley, Bloo"k 135, Original Town, known and
designated as Unit No. k-24,
East and ,lest Alley, Block 135, Original 2own, known and
designted as Unit No. A-25,
Korth and South Alley, Block 148, Original 1'own, known and
designated as Unit No. A-26,
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Last one half of North one half of North and South Alley,
Block 117, Original Town, known and design?ted as Unit No.
A- 27 .
�')HEREAS, the improvements upon the said po„tion of Units as named above
have been completed and have been inspected and found to have been
constructed in accordance with the terms of said contract; --
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY T_1-iE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAP S:
I.
That the improvements on said portion of Units 1vt fibers A-20, A-211
A-24, A-25, A-26 and A-27, be and the same are hereby accepted.
II.
That the I.;ayor and City Secretary be and they are hereby instructed
to execute and deliver certificates in evidence of the assessments
levied against the parcels of property abutting upon the said
portion of Units Numbers A-20, A-21, A-24, A-25, A-26, And A-2J7, and
against the owners of such property in accordance with law and in the
manner provided in said contract, and the proceedings with reference
to said improvements and assessments.
III.
This Resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its
p^ssage .
PASSED AND APPROVED MIS THE 13th day of July, A.D. 1939.
L Slaton
Y YO R
AT` EST :
La ve ni a Williams,
City Secretary.
No further business cording up for consideration, the amity Commission
adjourned.
Read and approved this the 27th day of July
Att
City Secretary.
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